Wallace, WV (ZIP 26448) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (37 total). Of these, 14 (38%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2020.
Wallace has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $365K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 30, 2016.
Wallace has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Wallace has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wallace was Flash Flood on Apr 11, 2024, which caused $1.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 29, 2017), causing $1.3M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 3, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26448 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (37 events), hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wallace, WV, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.6M in property damage.
Yes, Wallace (ZIP 26448) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Wallace has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $900K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26448 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 11, 2024. This event caused $1.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1M in property damage in the Wallace, WV area (ZIP 26448). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →